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I never considered investing in expensive hair care until I learned what disaster means. When my hair got dry and coarse as a result of excessive dyeing, I knew changes had to be made. I don't agree with using only products from a specific range, instead I think that mixing different products can have its benefits. Again, I don't invest in expensive shampoos, conditioners or masks, but having a great product that acts like a leave in conditioner is a must.

As you may have noticed, I spoke a little about this product in a few different posts, but never did a full proper review. In fact, I don't think I speak about it as much as I should, considering how much it has done for my hair. This is actually a heat protectant and although I stopped using any source of heat on my hair for months now, I still use this after very wash as a leave in conditioner.

Right after I opened the tube for the first time, I noticed the classic and fresh smell of it. I love the way this smells but then it was exactly what I expected from a Kerastase product. The application is a dream, since the texture is not watery as I expected, instead it's creamy and thick but lightweight at the same time. It feels like nothing's been applied on the hair. As far as results go, I didn't notice instant results though. My hair got shinier and silkier as the time passed by, that suggests this indeed has beneficial ingredients. It keeps my ends in good condition also and this is the reason why I didn't have any split ends for months now.

I apply it rigorously from near the roots to the ends after every wash. Not only my hair is shinier, but my natural curls were also revived and my hair is easier to manage. I can honestly say this product is a good investment and this is a bold statement for me. Due to the fact that this provides a great amount of moisture for dry hair, it's only understandable why my hair looks better and better. I am truly smitten by its effects and I can see myself in the foreseeable future using it.

I am not very adventurous when it comes to lip liners, in fact I have used one two or three times in all my life. It may be the fact that I never considered lip liners as staple products in my makeup routine or the fact that the ones I have tried in the past had horrible, dry formulas. I was randomly looking at makeup products in Carrefour one day, then I saw this Bourjois lip liner in a gorgeous red shade and I couldn't help it. What surprised me instantly was the bright red shade and the creamy formula that makes the application a dream.

The color is a very intense red, really similar (almost could be confused) to Melkior Le Rouge in 12204 and MAC Red A73, my all time favorite shades of red, but then anything close to these two is among my favorites. This lip liner could pass easily as a lipstick, as it is fully opaque once applied and that red is just perfect for my pale skin because it brightens up my complexion.

Now that I have clearly stated how much I like the color, it's time to talk about other things. This is a versatile product because it can be used in two ways, both with great result. Used under one of those two lipsticks mentioned above, makes the final result even more bright and luminous. Used alone, with a touch of lip balm, gives that perfectly dewy almost matte lip color perfect for summer. It's all about the finish you want, I, for instance, like to apply it after I moisturize my lips and use on it's own. This is not a product that emphasizes imperfections, however I do recommend exfoliating your lips before applying it (and any other lipstick/ lip liner in this case). It feels creamy on the lips and comfortable, not something I expected from a lip liner. It does, however, dry the lips after a few hours of wear but I can remedy that by applying lip balm on top.

This could easily stay on for hours by itself, without a lipstick on top, BUT it goes off patchy, nothing I wasn't expecting anyway. For a lip liner, it performs nicely in terms of formula and staying power, so this had to have a flaw and that it the way it goes off. Anyway, that isn't a deal breaker if you are looking for a cooperative and forgiving formulation that can be worked out in the end with little effort.

The packaging is the classic lip liner and all in all I like this, but I do wish it was a tad more hydrating like the Essence lip liners.

This is my first experience with an Essence Lipstick. I know, shame on me, but bare with me this time. I am not the kind that wears pink lipsticks, in fact I don't have many of them, but I might become a fan since this shade is so nice. What attracted me to this particular lipstick was the word "Long lasting". I presume Essence misunderstood the term because this is everything but not that. I chose the shade based on the swatches over the internet but I solemnly swear it's the prettiest shade I own right now and I don't regret buying it.

The color is a warm pink with a slightly peachy under tone, really hard to catch in the pictures. Depending on the light, this may look as a soft pale pink lipstick also, as it is the case with my swatch below. I did my best to edit the pictures so you can see the real color of this, but it's a tricky one. What can I say, the shade is a beauty and fits my pale skin perfectly. In fact, when I wear this, I look more alive and cheerful because it compliments my skin tone. This color looks so luminous and more on the baby pink side because my natural lip color is a very light one but nevertheless it doesn't stand out very much and it's appropriate for everyday use. I actually find it similar to Rimmel's Moisture Renew Lipstick in Vintage Pink because of the luminous and vivid color.

This has a velvety smooth formula and feels soft on the lips. I can barely feel I have lipstick on, that is how lightweight and smooth this is. I don't like however the fact that tends to just sit on the lips, like it's fellow brother from Catrice Ultimate Shine in Shy Flamingo and, therefore, emphasizes every dry spot I have. This lipstick is a little light in coverage and in order to get more coverage I have to apply more of it. It often looks horrible once applied and I have to use a tissue to remove the excess and then apply another coat. Once I do that, it feels really comfortable, almost hydrating and the coverage is increased.

The finish is luminous and rich, it looks beautifully once applied the right way. Although this doesn't have a silicone texture, I like a lot the final result and the color. The term 'Long lasting' makes me think about matte lipsticks, like the Sephora Cream Lip Stain or their Color Collection range, but this is quite the opposite. Looks and feels creamy, but lightweight at the same time.

The staying power is not that great, considering the creamy formula, and I feel the need to reapply it every 2-3 hours or after I eat/drink. I don't mind it, it's just the fact that the 'Long lasting' name is not really appropriate for this and for someone who's looking for a lipstick that stays on for a few hours can be pretty disappointing.

The packaging is nice and simple, not made of cheap plastic. What surprised me the first time I opened the lipstick was the fact that the package's color is exactly (or at least very similar) to the actual lipstick color. The mechanism inside works well also.

I've been trying new products recently and I am in danger of becoming a faithful customer of some of them. I'm in a moment in my life when I'm changing my skin care and my hair care routine, not really because I am adventurous but because my needs have obviously changed. I've also recently bought lots of makeup products, but they are all budget friendly, mostly from Essence who's winning my heart little by little.

1. Balea Creme Bad Shower Cream

This comes in a large bottle of 1000 ml that will last me for approximately two months, not more because I adore the smell and I tend to use quite a lot of product because of that. This reminds me of my mother's cookies and, without joking, has one of the most delicious smells in the world. I can identify vanilla, lemon and some sort of flower. This is a shower cream that doesn't make lots of foam which may be disturbing for some, but I quite like and definitely enjoy using it. The formula is really soft and creamy and I am planning to try more from this range, especially since Balea offers so many choices in terms of flavors and the products are affordable.

2. Yves Rocher Low ShamPoo

If you're an old follower, you know I've tried the 'no poo' method and also the co-washing one. I presume my hair is too difficult to handle these two methods, because I quit using them as soon as I started. This shampoo intrigued me because of the 'Low ShamPoo' expression. Looking at the ingredients, I must say I am impressed with the formulation and with it's performance . I have yet used it only 3 times (1 time/week - can't believe I can go 7 days between washes) but I am impressed and if things go this good, I may be converted to using it exclusively. I have noticed less frizz in my hair and more shine, things I can only be happy about.

3. Essence Long lasting Lipstick in #13 Love Me

This is my first Essence lipstick and I chose a lovely pale pink shade, with a little coral under tone, swatched on one of my favorite blogs: Mateja's. I was immediately sold by the natural color of this, although it looks more vivid and pink on my lips compared to other swatches over the internet. The final color depends a lot on the natural color of the lips. I won't say more because I already have prepared a review for this one.

4. Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation

It was love at first use. I mainly bought it because my mind was set on it for about 6 months now but I hesitated and bought the L'Oreal Accord Parfait instead. Little did I know that I will like it this much and that the shade would be a spot-on match to my skin tone. This has a luminous finish and a silky texture that makes it easy to blend it. I must confess, the rave about this is indeed justified.

5. Kallos Placenta Hair Mask

This is an old favorite of mine, perfect for dry and brittle hair and deserves to be praised, that's how good it is. I included it in my hair care routine only a few weeks ago and I am already seeing results. My hair is softer, definitely has more shine and my curls are getting back to life. Needless to say this is such an affordable product.

6. Avon Moroccan Argan Oil

This is also a repurchase and now I like it even better than the first time I bought it a few years ago. I don't know if they changed the formula or it has stayed the same, but I find this a good product for normal hair without much damage. The oil smells nice and I mostly use it on dry hair every few days to tame the frizz. I like this product a lot, I think it's affordable and does what it promises.

7. Paula's Choice BHA 2% Liquid

I really wanted to wait until I have a full proper review for this, however I want you to know I started using this a few months ago (about 2-3). I bought this exfoliant when my face was a mess, I had some really bad breakouts due to my pores being too clogged. I thought I suddenly had acne, it was that bad. I've been using it on a daily basis at night and it helped a lot with clearing my face. I did notice however my face getting drier and drier as the weeks passed by, reason enough to make me put it aside and use it only when needed.

8. Elmiplant Skin Moisture Cream

This was an unexpected purchase. I was just thinking one day, what is that breaks me out, when I do everything right? I used 'clean' products for months and I was still getting bumps. So I thought really hard and figured that my La Roche Posay Toleriane Ultra was to blame for that. Buying the Elmiplant moisturizer was one of the best things I did because I like it a lot. It's super light, yet really moisturizing, even more moisturizing than the LRP one and it doesn't break me out.

9. Gerovital Happiness CC Cream

I bought this about three weeks ago and I only used it once. This is a really nice BB Cream, it's lightweight, moisturizing and the shade it's a spot-on match to my skin tone. I also love the seamless finish and the cooperative formula, which glides onto the skin effortlessly. I do however suspect this of some new spots I got after using it, but I have not confirmed this yet. It's a nice product to try if you don't have sensitive skin and you like delicious smelling products.

10. Balea Rose and Lychee Hand lotion

I 'm starting to like Balea products more and more. The first thing that caught my attention was the cute packaging and I immediately told myself I'm getting this. I didn't think I'd like it this much, but this is quite a nice product. It's hydrating, smells delicious, comes in a big quantity and is super affordable. Plus, it looks lovely on my bedside table and I mostly use it when I go to bed. I'm definitely going to buy another one for work.

11. Essence Silky Touch Blush in "Autumn Peach"

I don't know what got into me, but I really wanted a new shade of blush. I'm kind of bored with pinks so I went for coral. I went to Douglas last weekend to buy some Essence lip liners, but I also checked the blushes and then I saw this one. It's a bright coral blush, really pigmented, but way more beautiful than it's sibling from the same range, Kissable. This compliments my pale skin beautifully and I like it a lot. I will review this separately.

12. Essence XXXL Long Lasting Lipgloss Matt in #07 Silky Red

The thing with Essence products is that you can't really buy just one at a time. I never guessed I'd have a full wishlist of their products. This lipstick reminds me a lot of the lovely Sephora Cream Lip Stain in 01, the only differences being that the latter is long lasting and instantly matte. The Essence Matt lipgloss is matte at first, but them turns into a creamy lipstick. Interesting nonetheless, but I am still getting used to his texture. I will also review this separately once I make up my mind about it.

A few months ago, I was contacted by a representative of Smile Brilliant, a dental lab in St. Louis. I was offered the opportunity to try their whitening system and review it on my blog. Now, having white teeth is not something I would ever walk away from so I figured I don't have anything to lose. I have used the Crest White strips for more than a year, but I was never fully satisfied with their performance because they always left my teeth very sensitive.

To start with, the representative of Smile Brilliant introduced me to their whitening product and gave me information like: how to use it, how often, information about the company and also answered all my questions. I appreciated our long exchange of e-mails and I was pleasantly surprised when I got a call to chat about my previous whitening experiences and how this whitening kit actually works. In all my blogging years I have never got so much attention from a company representative, which I must confess, I really liked.

The Smile Brilliant whitening kit comes into a box named 'Tray Creation Kit' which includes the following:

I was actually sent two whitening kits, one for me and one for a friend (my boyfriend, in this case). We started by creating our personal whitening trays. To do this, we followed the instruction guides exactly: we mixed the catalyst and base pastes and after that we placed them into the impression trays. By the end of the process we had molds of our upper and lower teeth that we left to dry for the rest of the day. What's nice is that we were sent an extra set of catalyst and base pastes to use in case one doesn't work out as desired, which obviously happened because - left hands.

I started the whitening process a week ago and I have used it two times up until now. Before I started the whitening process, I brushed my teeth with water only and I flossed. The whitening process continued by applying the whitening gel into the trays and I used the whitening gel for 30 minutes both times, just to make sure I avoid any sensitivity. At first, I felt a little tweak in my gums, but it disappeared within 1-2 minutes by itself. After those 30 minutes, I took out the trays, washed them with water, let them dry and used the desensitizing gel the same way I used the whitening one.

I had no sensitivity whatsoever. The Smile Brilliant representative advised me to use the desensitizing gel every time I use the kit and I did follow her advice exactly. My boyfriend though didn't use it the first time and he experienced some sensitivity in his gums, but at the second use the sensitivity increased and he literally felt pain while using the whitening gel. He only applied it for 30 minutes, and then applied the desensitizing gel, but his gums were really affected.The whitening gel can be left on for up to 3 hours, but we wouldn't do that because our teeth are sensitive and we're afraid to risk it. I personally saw an improvement in my teeth color after the first use, but my boyfriend's results were not really that noticeable even after the second use. You can see below the results on our teeth after 2 uses (I left the trays on with the whitening gel 30 minutes every time, my boyfriend left them on for 40 minutes the first time and 30 the second). I can assure you these pictures are not adjusted in any way and the results are real.

This kit is meant to remove any stains from the teeth, therefore the results are as natural as possible, and not as artificial as I experienced with the Crest White strips (that really impeccable white). The color of my teeth after the whitening process is very close to my real teeth color. Speaking for myself, I found the whitening process really simple and comfortable, not something I would ever say about the Crest White strips. Unlike the latter, I didn't feel any sensitivity with the Smile Brilliant whitening kit and I must say, I am impressed by how well and fast it performed. I can see myself in the foreseeable future using this kit whenever I need a splash of whitening. Since a professional teeth whitening costs a fortune nowadays, I like that this has a decent price.If you want to use the kit yourself, you're more than welcome to enter my giveaway that can be found here. The prize consists on $139.90 store credit which is equal to the Teeth Whitening Trays + 3 whitening gel syringes and 3 desensitizing gel syringes. Just enter your name and your e-mail address and within 30 days the winner will be contacted by a representative of Smile Brilliant. Good luck!

It's a shame I didn't try Essence blushes until now, since they are really cheap and I wear blush on a daily basis anyway. With makeup it's about getting what you pay for but, nonetheless, Essence have products that are worth paying even more than the actual price. That's the case with this blush I have been loving for the past few weeks, though I didn't expect to like it this much. I remember buying their BB Cream last year that broke me out really bad and so I stopped using their products, but after reading so many positive reviews about them I decided that a single bad experience shouldn't reflect on the other products. It's nice when all that panic goes away and I discover such nice products at such a low price.

The blush is a muted pink with an under-plum tone. It reminds me a little of the Sleek Rose Gold blush, because the Essence one has also golden reflections that are so discrete and lovely this could pass as an expensive product if it weren't for the packaging and the Essence name on it. The color is gorgeous, wearable especially in the colder months because of the slightly plum tone. I however wear it now, in the summer because I love the shade. It was hard to capture the shade exactly, I hope you can get the idea. Some would say this is not appropriate for pale skin toned people, I would say I love it for my pale face. It is a little tricky to use because of the plum toned color, but it's worth it.

This has indeed a silky formula and has managed to make me leave my Sleek Rose Gold Blush aside for a few weeks. It's not powdery or dusty at all, which surprised me. In fact this is really compact and smooth. I like a blush that it's easy to blend it without much effort, and this makes no exception. I wouldn't say it's incredible easy to work with, but it's okay. It does tend to blend heavily on some areas if I take out too much product at once, but I blend it until I like how it looks. It doesn't require a lot of effort to blend it though, so no need to worry about this. The finish it provides is a soft glowiness I adore, because it's neither too much nor too discrete for my everyday makeup. I would say that Essence nailed it with this blush because I am eager to try more of their shades.

The staying power is nothing really impressive, like most blushes it tends to wear off towards the end of the day, but I did notice that it clings on longer when I am wearing my Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation.

I would have liked the packaging to be more resistant and not made of cheap plastic but, what can I say, you get what you pay for and in this case, you get even more, considering the quality of the blush itself. The packaging is quite simple and on the back you can see the ingredients and all the other details about the product. The blush pattern is a really nice detail which adds more to the product itself.

You can get this is any stores that sell Essence products (Douglas in Cluj-Napoca) for about €2.80. For my romanian readers, you can find it here.

Fellow bloggers recommended Catrice products and it really caught my attention. I decided to try a lipstick and, although this is not the best first time experience, I am still interested in trying more from this brand. I posted a picture on my Instagram a few days ago where I was saying that I have mixed feelings about this lipstick. The color is gorgeous, but the tacky and overall formula of this make me reach for another lipstick.

Colour: The colour is a gorgeous bright peachy/coral with pink undertone shade, perfect for summer days. It comes packed with lots of shiny glitter meant to reflect the light. I find the color buildable if you want a high intensity lipstick, but one coat is usually enough for my taste. I do find, however, the color a little more on the orange side for my likely and for my skin tone. It would definitely suit tanned skin better, but on my pale skin it looks orange toned which I dislike. My lips color is also really light, so the lipstick comes in full colour strength and looks really bright.

Texture and finish: This is a very rich and creamy lipstick, but I find the texture tacky and bad overall. Although the shade is really nice, I am not comfortable wearing it. I always fear that my teeth are stained and I don't like how the glitter feels. This has a grainy feeling on my lips, like those exfoliating particles in cleansing products, if you know what I mean. The finish is worthy of it's name "Ultimate Shine', it does provide a lot of shine due to the formula and the glitter particles. However, this is a lipstick that emphasizes imperfections and will sit on every dry spot you have on your lips. They have to be properly exfoliated and moisturized before applying it. It definitely requires a lot of attention in terms of application, but the final result may be on your likely.I found a way however to minimize the nasty effect mentioned above, but I am not fully a fan of this method and I do think the process should be easier. Anyway, I apply a coat, then use a napkin to remove the excess, then use another coat applied lightly just to build up the colour.

Staying power: It doesn't perform very well in terms of staying power (I didn't expect it anyway because of the creamy formula) and I do feel the need to reapply it a few hours later. I hate however how it feels on my lips once reapplied. This also transfers to anything your lips touch, so be careful.

Scent: The scent is very similar to Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick (I own the shade Bois de Rose), really classic and familiar, but the latter has a stronger scent than the Catrice one.Packaging:I like the packaging, I find it classy and simple. The mechanism inside works really well and the packaging itself is resistant and sturdy. I wouldn't worry about breaking it if it falls down or being opened inside my purse.

Price&Availability:You can find this in the online for about€4 or in stores that sell Catrice products. For my fellow Romanian bloggers, it can be found here.

I've had this foundation in the past and the reason why I bought it again was the fact that back then I was satisfied with it's performance. Now it's been quite a road with ups and downs because I find it really hard to get along with this foundation nowadays, but yet I have used it in the past two months almost on a daily basis.

Shade: I instantly got the wrong shade called 'Vanille Rose'. My mistake was that I measured the shade only by trying it on my hand and I was convinced that it would fit my face skin colour. I compared this one with the R1 Ivoire Rose, which was too light for me. The R2 Vanille Rose shade has a neutral sub tone and would fit my skin perfectly if it wasn't a little darker than my complexion is nowadays. This is the second lightest shade in the range and it made me realize just how pale I am. However, I dislike just how different can too shades be, especially when they come one after the other. The selection of shades is something they could work on.

Texture and finish: This has a watery texture which I like. It blends in pretty easy, a beauty sponge or a foundation brush. Personally, I prefer to apply my foundations with my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush to ensure a smooth application, but that really depends on what foundation I'm using.I couldn't use my RT brush with this foundation. The problem is that it has a tendency to sit on my skin once dried. I can literally see how it sits on my pores, although the are no unblended foundation spots on my face. I just can't seem to make it look nice and flawless and that happens especially around my nose and on my T-Zone. Although my face is always well moisturized, I can't get along with it this time and I find the application very tricky overall. I can't say it's something really visible, in fact most people wouldn't even notice this, but it bothers me that I can't make it look good. The only thing that makes the application easier is a damp beauty sponge, but that will minimize the coverage power.However, if I insist on applying it with my RT brush, I can notice that the skin doesn't look healthy at all. I felt that it made my skin looking and feeling dry, especially on my chin and around my mouth. Same goes for applying it with my fingers, it looks cakey and disturbing.The finish is also tricky. Applying it with my RT brush, it is more matte. If I apply it with a damp beauty sponge, it will be a little dewy, so getting the perfect balance between matte and dewy is hard.

Coverage and staying power: There is lots of room for improvements. Accord Parfait is a light to medium coverage foundation in my opinion. The coverage may be buildable but I cannot get a second layer on areas where I need it without looking cakey. Needless to say that the shade wouldn't allow me to do so.In terms of staying power, this foundation is average. At the end of the day I can see how my T-Zone is messing around and this just seem to disappear from my face during the day.

Packaging: At least the packaging is nice and elegant, because the other things I don't like that much. It comes in a glass bottle and the pump mechanism works really well. I can see exactly how much product I have left and I like the design of the bottle itself. No complaints here.

Price and availability: You can get it at any drugstore or in the online for about 10$. Thoughts: I don't think I will repurchase this in the future, since there are so many other products I can try. I'm sorry to see this didn't work for me now, as it did in the past, this being the proof that my skin has changed a lot in the past few years, along with the products I use. The foundation hasn't however break me out and did not irritate my skin in any way.

I was looking for a brown shade of lipstick for months, until I saw this beauty on one of my friends on Instagram. I knew immediately I would love it and lucky for me, my boyfriend was very receptive and went looking for it. I'm not a very big fan of brown lipsticks, in fact I never had one so I don't know exactly what hit me because brown lipsticks don't suit everyone so I was a little reluctant that I would like it.

Colour: In terms of colour, this is a pinky-light brown shade that, surprisingly, suits my pale skin perfectly. There are days when I feel like this is too much, but that is because I am not yet comfortable wearing this shade of lipstick since I never had one like it. I think the colour is really wearable, but it's definitely a very picky one since you do have to take into consideration the clothes you wear or the colour of your hair (I didn't like wearing it when I was a redhead). The pigmentation is also excellent.

Texture and finish:It's a fully opaque lipstick with a soft texture, until it dries and becomes semi matte. The lips look kinda dry, but I do like that effect because they seem fuller and are more interesting. The finish is semi matte, it doesn't have any kind of shimmer in it and is easy to apply but beware, once dried, you can't do anything about it.

Staying power:It stays on the lips for hours, but goes off patchy especially when you drink, so you have to be careful. If you chose not to eat or drink, you should definitely use a little lipbalm applied gently with your finger that will add a little moisture and can extend it's staying power. Scent:This is the first thing I noticed the first time I opened it. The scent is really delicious and it's a pleasure to apply it on your lips.

Packaging: The lipstick comes is a very elegant packaging and the mechanism works really well. I find it very girly and sweet because of the thin little tube of lipstick inside.

Price&availability: This lipstick costs $13 and you can buy it from Sephora.

I'd like to try as many shades as possible as I've seem them swatched online and I think they're great. It's too bad I can't find them in my country in real life stores, only in the online. I would like to try them all, I can never have too many blushes. I am particularly interested, however, in the term of 'illuminating' and, let's face it, the pattern is really interesting too.

2. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Gold Rush

I am new to these eyeshadows actually, I only have two shades: Permanent Taupe (I use it for my eyebrows) and Pink Gold. I must admit, I do have a crush on gold eyeshadows, although I think that gold suits blue eyes better than green eyes like mine. Nonetheless, you can't really go wrong with gold in the summer. What I do like about the Color Tattoo eyeshadows is the creamy texture firstly, and the color, secondly. Although the staying power is not great on my eyelids, I do like these better than regular powder eyeshadows.

3. Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation

I have never used a Rimmel London Foundation and I've heard raves about this one. What I am particularly interested is in having a nice finish and being easy to blend in. Also, since I am on the fair side, I need one of the lightest shades available and especially a foundation that lasts because I have combination skin. Nonetheless, I will consider this as a future acquisition.

4. Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse

If you follow me for a while, you may know I love oils for my face. This one has caught my eye because of it's 6 oil blend formula and the positive reviews all over the internet. I'd like to use it for my face, hopefully it won't break me out, and replace my night moisturizer with it.

I hope you enjoyed this post and don't forget to leave your comments below.

I hope you're all having a wonderful day. I know I am because today I finished college! Yeeey! So now I'm going to tell you a few things about my June favourites.

Balea Clear-Up Strips

I've been using these strips for a few years now and I am more than happy with the results. My main problem is my nose. These strips are very effective in terms of removing blackheads, I use them weekly and leave them on for about 15 minutes.

Balea Oil Makeup Remover for face

After seeing how many people in the blogosphere love this product, I decided to give it a try giving my experience with oil makeup removers in the past. I must say I love it! This makes the process of removing my makeup so much easier. I'm never gonna be without it, that I can assure you.

Balea Med Ultra Sensitive Wash Gel

This is such a nice product for sensitive skin because it's really gentle but still removes all the oil from the previous product I use. I noticed that I've used up almost the entire tube in one month which is kinda crazy because a cleansing product never lasts me that little. But the thing is that I really enjoyed using it that's why I may have exaggerated in using it.

I mentioned this also in my November favourites post and here. Since it's summer and my makeup is kind of on the natural side on a everyday basis, I find that this makes me look more healthy and fresh than ever. The only thing I regret about this is that it will expire before I even get the chance to finish it.

Farmasi True Color Lipstick 09

I've had this lipstick in my makeup drawer for quite a while, but I only recently started using it more often. This is a nice shade of red that goes wonderful with my pale skin, highlighted with my Mary Lou-Manizer. Also, fades evenly after a few hours of wear if you don't eat or drink.

These are my June favourites. I hope you enjoyed reading my post and stay tuned because there are more to come.